Lucid Air Pure EV 2026 vs Kia EV9 GT-Line

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thumb image Lucid Air Pure EV 2026 US$ 69,900
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thumb image Kia EV9 GT-Line US$ 73,900

BASIC INFO

Brand Lucid Kia
Model Air Pure EV 2026 EV9 2025
Vehicle Type Electric Electric SUV
Trims Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and Sapphire Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line
Release Date October 2025 Q2 2025 (Expected)
Status Coming Soon Upcoming
Made In Casa Grande, Arizona, USA South Korea
Body Type Sedan SUV
Vehicle Warranty 4 years / 50,000 miles 5 years / 60,000 miles (Battery: 10 years / 100,000 miles)
Colors Standard: Infinite Black, Cosmos Silver Premium: Stellar White, Quantum Grey, Zenith Red Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Pebble Gray, Iceberg Green, Ocean Blue

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Single & Dual Permanent-Magnet Motor Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual Motor for AWD trims)
Horsepower 430 hp (RWD) 480 hp (AWD) Up to 379 hp (GT-Line)
Torque 406 lb-ft Up to 516 lb-ft
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.5 sec (RWD), 3.8 sec (AWD) 0–60 mph in ~5.0 seconds (GT-Line)
Top Speed 140 mph (RWD), 150 mph (AWD) 124 mph (200 km/h)
Range 410 miles (RWD) 384 miles (AWD) 300–336 miles (EPA estimated)
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) or All Wheel Drive (AWD) RWD (Base) / AWD (Higher trims)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-Ion (NMC or LFP, TBD) Lithium-Ion Polymer
Battery Capacity 88 kWh 76.1 kWh (Base), 99.8 kWh (Long Range)
Power Consumption 25–27 kWh/100 miles 21 kWh/100 miles
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 10 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed (AC Level 2, 19.2 kW): 6–7 hours (0–100%) 11 kW
Supercharging Speed 250 kW (peak) Up to 350 kW
DC Fast Charging Speed 15–20 min (10 to 80%) 10–80% in ~25 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour Level 2 (19.2 kW, 80A): 81 mph (with optional upgrade) 35 miles (AC), ~200 miles in 15 mins (DC)
Charging Time 8 hours (AC), ~25 minutes (DC)
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (Combined Charging System) CCS Combo
Home Charging Options Level 1 (120V, 12A): 3–4 miles of range per hour Level 2 (240V, 48A – 80A): 25–81 miles of range per hour Level 1 & Level 2 (Wallbox)
Onboard Charger Power 19.2 kW (80A) max 11 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 195.9 in (4.98 m) 197.4 inches
Width 76.2 in (1.94 m) 77.9 inches
Height 55.5 in (1.41 m) 70.1 inches
Wheelbase 116.5 in (2.96 m) 122 inches
Ground Clearance 5.1 in (130 mm) 7.8 inches
Cargo Space 22.1 cu ft (626 L) 20.2 cu ft (seats up), 81.9 cu ft (folded)
Curb Weight 4,850 lbs (2,200 kg) 5,700 – 6,200 lbs
No. of Doors 4 Doors 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 6 or 7

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Aero alloy wheels Alloy
Wheel Size 19" (std), 20" (opt) 19 to 21 inches
Front Tire 245/45 R19 255/60R19 to 285/45R21
Rear Tire 245/45 R19 255/60R19 to 285/45R21

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Rack-mounted electric power steering Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single-speed automatic (fixed gear) Single Speed Automatic
Turning Radius 36.4 ft (11.1 m) 19.4 ft
Gear Box Direct-drive Direct Drive
Front Suspension Double-wishbone MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes Kia Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2)
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Dual-Zone Auto Tri-Zone Automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Optional Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Yes
Apple Car Play Yes Wireless
Android Auto No Wireless
Touchscreen 34" 5K Glass Cockpit (std) + Lower Touchscreen 12.3-inch dual screen + 5-inch HVAC screen
WiFi & Hotspot WiFi 6 (std), 4G LTE Hotspot (1yr free) Yes
Bluetooth 5.2 (dual audio/multipoint) Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 13-Speakers Up to 14 (Meridian Sound System)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Friction Braking System Regenerative + Disc
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 10 Airbags (Front, knee, side, curtain) 10
Rear Seat Belt 3-point belts (x3) + LATCH Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes (Front & Rear)
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors 12 (Front/rear/side) Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes (360° view)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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